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On Saturday afternoon, we saw someone in a full sized Ford truck run at least two reds on Victoria (the first we saw was on 18th, the other, 26th), while heading west. It wasn't a matter of whoops, there is an amber and then it turned red or just clearing an intersection. These were unmistakable solid reds that the driver blew through because nobody stopped in front of him/her. Everyone else from all directions had been stopped for a bit already at both intersections waiting for north-soth traffic to flow. It was pretty blatant. Considering how these two close incidents happened, it appears as this is their regular habit & not accidental.  
 
Thankfully, everyone else was fully stopped in all directions when this happened. I am so glad that they were. I am sure that a lot of other people wondered what the driver was thinking as there were plenty of cars stopped and others will have seen this too. I have never quite seen that move before, anywhere.  
 
Be careful out there. Some people really don't care about their actions.

What I didn't mention is that he stopped briefly first...at both red lights...then zipped through. So, he knew.

Maybe he’s colour blind

and dyslexic with the order of the colors on the post too lol

These people have entitlement. No one says anything in person to these people so this type of behavior will always be there.

Big black ford f150. Sitting at the light waiting for it to turn green coming out by Safeway at Corral Centre. Rather than wait, he purposely turned south when there were no cars coming. I know his plate number. Caught up to him and got a glimpse of him. I could see a youngster doing this, but he was a grown man. Shake my head...unreal.

Accidents are caused by not paying attention.  
 
So, I would really not worry about other drivers, but just pay attention to what is going on around me, keep a watch out and stay safe. Be aware.  
 
Other drivers - up to them if they want get caught, want a ticket, cause an accident deeming them at fault. If I see them doing something stupid, I am aware from watching and will move away from them.

That's about all we can do in most cases. Watch carefully and never assume that other drivers will obey the law and do what they are supposed to do. Just. Because you have a green light, still look carefully for someone who may be going to run the red. Crossing a one way street? Look both ways. It has saved me from a wreck more than once.

Yes , you have some sound advice. Remember : You may be in the right -- dead right !!!!

the city cops have unmarked vehicles ...yes trucks ,not in uniform constables so be careful who you chase down

But hopefully not driving in that way repeatedly? There was no indication that it was law enforcement. I don't think they can do this (go through an intersection on red) without a light, and there was obviously no reason to get somewhere in a hurry or emptier side roads would have been taken to get to the destination. I think in this case, if it was law enforcement, he would be breaking the law. They aren't above it and can be charged too. If nothing else, it sets an extremely poor example.  
 
JoBeth...That will be the guy. Good you got his plate number, but what will you do with it?

Up to you guys. But the police services do take personal complaints seriously. Can even place charges. So if you feel strongly enough there is something you can do. Get the plate. Phone the police. Don’t be unsafe. Don’t chase anyone.

I agree with the don't chase anyone & be safe. We didn't chase.  
 
Unfortunately we didn't get his plate. I am glad that JoBeth did. I do hope she takes it to the police. Referring to this thread would be good too. This driver's actions are very risky to himself & others.  
 
Edited by Flutterby, 2019-10-05 08:30:19

The light at Safeway and 18th is the horrible. I've sat there for a good 3 to 4 minutes waiting for the light to change (with absolutely no traffic coming from the north or south on 18th). It's like the sensors under the pavement don't work all the time.

What if it was the cops? What if it was an undercover drug cop that was tailing a known drug dealer, maybe a meth dealer? Knowing full well that meth is destroying lives, breaking apart neighborhoods, and wreaking havoc on this city. Would you think the cop is breaking the law and should be charged.  
What if it was a traffic cop in an undercover vehicle who just saw someone using a cell phone and was following this vehicle until a marked police car can stop it. Knowing full well that a person using a cell phone while driving may hurt or kill someone, maybe someone close to you. Do you think this cops is not above the law and should be charged?

I did read his license plate as I pulled up beside him at the light. Thinking I will at least call the police and see what they say.  
I didn't chase him down but he was stopped at the lights by the 40. Bet that bothered him being stuck behind traffic.  
Doubt he was an undercover cop as there was a woman in the front seat and I'm pretty sure someone in the back.  
No danger on my part. Thanks.

Saw a person in a gray car by Burger King run that light red. They had plenty of time to stop. Brake lights flashed on and off several times. From following them for a few blocks from the south, they didn't look like an overly competent driver. I wasn't able to get their license plate.